Mia Khalifa recently opened up about the lasting impact of her brief adult industry career, revealing that it still affects her everyday interactions. Despite leaving the industry years ago, Khalifa shared in an interview with YouTuber Anthony Padilla that she is often approached—and even grabbed—by strangers in public places, including grocery stores. She explained that people’s familiarity with her online persona makes them feel entitled to her physical space, sometimes leading to disrespectful and aggressive behavior.
One disturbing incident she recalled took place at Copenhagen Airport, where a fan became hostile after she declined to take a photo. “He screamed at me that I was a b***h and a s**t in front of a line of about 45 people,” she recounted. Khalifa, who was traveling with her husband, had to endure the humiliating scene in silence, unable to escape the situation without causing further confrontation.
Khalifa emphasized how such encounters, even in the most mundane settings, are a constant reminder of her past. She explained that many fans “can’t handle the word ‘no’” and feel offended if she refuses attention, leading to moments where she feels unsafe or disrespected. Padilla noted that people often “show you respect unless they feel disrespected,” a line Khalifa said resonates with her experience.
Now focused on other ventures, including OnlyFans, Khalifa hopes to encourage young women to think twice about entering the adult industry, sharing her story as a cautionary tale about the lingering consequences of that career choice.
